Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $66.50 | 6.820% | $71.0353 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 4.657% | $22.5327 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #3 | $100.58 | 9.870% | $110.5072 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $95.30 | 6.767% | $101.749 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
Purchase #5 | $250.80 | 13.380% | $284.357 | $284.36 | $284.35 | $284.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.41 | 8.822% | $196.3258 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.90 | 8.798% | $259.9184 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.02 | $1,046.4254 | $1,046.44 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.30 |